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5th Year Anniversary SaleThursday 11 August
at Dirty River Bicycle Works

5th Year Anniversary SaleFriday 12 August
at Dirty River Bicycle Works

Phuture Boogie Rollerskate on the PlazaSaturday 13 August
at Cascade Plaza

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Totally Tangled Creations

See beautiful and intricate Zentangle-inspired art by April Couch. Every piece, whether on wood or paper, are unbelievably detailed, unique and amazing works of art that can not be duplicated.

140 E Market St
Akron, OH 44308

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METRO RTA to Offer Free Fares to All Passengers, Following Akron Urban League’s Community Champion AwardMETRO will be providing free-fares from Aug. 14 through Aug. 20 for all fixed-route and demand response services as a way of thanking all passengers for their unwavering loyalty after winning Akron Urban League’s Community Champion Award.

Help Needed for Isolated Seniors: Training available to become a Senior VisitorThe Summit County Probate Court and the AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Program of Vantage Aging are teaming up to recruit and train Senior Visitors. Due to Covid restrictions, seniors have become more isolated than ever. Meanwhile, the number of volunteers has dwindled and help is needed by those with a heart for seniors in nursing homes in Summit County.

Mental Health Matters Event Taking Place Friday, July 29 at Lock 3 ParkSummit County Public Health, the Akron Municipal Court and Full Term First Birthday of Greater Akron are presenting the “Mental Health Matters” event taking place Friday, July 29, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.

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